Washington D.C. is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Because of this, there are millions of people walking throughout the city on any given day. It is important for pedestrians to be aware of their surroundings at all times, but accidents do happen. If a pedestrian is hurt due to a motor vehicle, the driver may be held liable for the accident and any injuries that happened as a result.
When the injured party holds the negligent party responsible for these injuries, the may be able to receive compensation. This compensation covers medical bills and lost wages the individual experienced as a result of the accident. In addition to this, they may receive compensation for emotional traumas, such as pain and suffering, that occur because of the incident. This can help to treat injuries as well as the impact it had on the individual’s life.
Personal Injury Protection
When a person is injured by a vehicle, they may be covered by Personal Injury Protection (PIP). PIP is no-fault insurance that the majority of automobile insurance policies carry for individuals who are involved in automobile accidents. This is available to cover any lost wages and medical bills that are incurred as a result of the accident. In the event that it does not cover all these costs, the individual may be able to receive further compensation. This can be done by pursuing a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver. During this time, it is important for the individual to contact an experienced attorney to guide them through the process.
Proving Negligence
In order for a pedestrian to receive compensation for the accident, they must prove the other party was negligent. This must be done in order to receive damages. This requires them to show the driver was acting unsafe and not driving to the best of their ability, and that this behavior caused the accident. Negligent behavior may include using a phone while driving, driving under the influence, reckless driving, speeding, and more.
Sometimes, a third party may be the cause of the accident. This could involve the negligence of a municipality as well. An injured party is able to receive damages from a negligent municipality as well. When people are injured, they often suffer both physically and emotionally. Because of this, they can receive economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover medical bills and lost wages while non-economic damages cover emotional trauma.
Contact our Firm
The experienced personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys at Trombly & Singer, PLLC are prepared to represent clients facing legal matters after being injured due to another person’s negligence. If you require strong legal representation in Washington D.C. or Maryland, contact our firm today to schedule a consultation.
